Diane Iris Hodge

**Born:** June 15, 1944 **

Passed:** May 13, 2025 **Early Years:**

Diane was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and later lived in Queens, NY, before moving to Boston, MA. She ultimately resided in Atlanta, GA.

**Family Background:** Diane was the granddaughter of Millicent and Alfred Livingston, who were of Barbadian and Guyanese descent. She was the daughter of Miriam and Winton Duke and the wife of the late Lawrence Hodge. Diane was a mother to Adelbert Fountaine and Donna Fountaine, and a stepmother to Mauli Hodge and Kasi Bussel.

**Siblings:** She is survived by her siblings Wallace Neal, Gloria Bourne, and Cecile Sevrett.

**Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren:** Diane was a beloved grandmother to Niama Davis, Paige Fountaine, Delson Fountaine, Cameron Hodge, Jalyn Hodge, Hailee Hodge, Kalessi Bussel, Roland Bussel, and Arabella Bussel. She also had a great-grandson, Daniel Davis, and was an aunt and great-aunt to several nieces and nephews.

**Professional Experience:

** Diane began her career as a supervisor at Union Dime Savings Bank after high school. She then worked as an Air Traffic Controller for over fifteen years. Later, Diane became an entrepreneur, owning her own cleaning business and obtaining her Real Estate Agent license. In her later years, she dedicated her time to volunteering as a child advocate. **Interests:

** Diane enjoyed traveling, bowling, and hosting events. She was part of a bowling team in Boston and traveled to many places. The aspect of her life she cherished most was hosting family gatherings. She took great care in preparing every detail, from appetizers to roasts, vegetables, and desserts. Diane ensured she had the proper glassware, flatware, and china for these occasions.

**Legacy Quote:** “You have no idea what your legacy will be. Your legacy is what you do every day. Your legacy is every life you’ve touched, every person whose life was either moved or not. It’s every person you’ve helped or harmed. That is your legacy.” ~ Maya Angelou